Dy. General Manager / General Manager - Procurement & Contracts (Eng.)

Objective of Role

To lead engineering procurement and contract management for the development and expansion of GIFT City, covering civil infrastructure, buildings, roads, utility networks, underground utility tunnels, District Colling systems, MEP systems and associated infrastructure.

The incumbent shall ensure effective procurement planning, competitive tendering, sound commercial decisions, robust contract administration and cost control to support timely project execution, value for money and compliance with applicable policies and governance requirements.

Position type -on contract for a period of 3 years from the date of joining, extendable based on organization needs and candidates performance.

Pay Band

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience (in the pay-scale of Rs.78,800 - 2,09,200 for Dy. General Manager and Rs.1,23,100-2,15,900 for General Manager)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• MBA / PGDM in Project Management, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related discipline shall be preferred.
• Professional certification in Contract Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management shall be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum relevant experience 8 years for DGM and 11 years for GM in engineering procurement, infrastructure tendering, works contract management and commercial administration.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management for large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects involving civil works, buildings, roads, utilities, MEP systems or similar engineering packages.
• Strong hands-on experience in preparation and evaluation of tenders, BOQs, cost estimates, rate analysis, technical-commercial bids, contract awards and contractor negotiations.
• Proven experience in administering works contracts, including variations, EOT, additional items, price adjustments, liquidated damages, claims, disputes and final settlement.
• Experience in infrastructure development companies, Government organisations, PSUs, statutory authorities, Smart Cities, SEZs or large-scale urban development projects shall be preferred.
• Experience in Government procurement procedures, e-tendering, audit compliance and leading a procurement or contracts team shall be an advantage.

Role Descriptions

Engineering Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and package-wise procurement plans aligned with GIFT Citys infrastructure development priorities, project schedules and approved budgets.
• Lead procurement of civil, structural, building, road, drainage, water supply, power distribution, underground utility tunnel, District Cooling, MEP and other associated engineering works.
• Determine appropriate contracting models, including item-rate, percentage-rate, lump-sum, EPC, turnkey and design-and-build, based on project requirements and risk allocation.
• Oversee preparation and review of tender documents prepared by internal departments and external consultants, including scope of work, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, cost estimates, eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, completion schedules and contractual conditions.
• Manage the tendering process, including contractor prequalification, e-tendering, pre-bid meetings, clarification of bids, technical-commercial evaluation, negotiations wherever permissible, and preparation of award recommendations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Design and PMCs to ensure that tender packages are technically complete, commercially viable and aligned with project execution requirements.

Cost Estimation & Commercial Management

• Examine project cost estimates, BOQs, schedule of rates, market benchmarks and rate analysis to assess the reasonableness and competitiveness of estimated and quoted costs.
• Lead commercial evaluation and negotiations, wherever permissible, and recommend cost optimisation measures without compromising technical specifications, quality, safety or delivery timelines.
• Evaluate the financial implications of deviations, additional and substituted items, variations, revised quantities and changes in project scope, ensuring contractual justification and approval by the Competent Authority.
• Prepare and review commercial comparisons, cost assessments and financial recommendations for major engineering procurement packages.

Contract Administration & Claims Management

• Oversee works contracts from award and agreement execution through mobilisation, progress monitoring, completion, final settlement and closure.
• Administer contractual provisions relating to milestones, completion periods, performance securities, insurance, retention, price adjustments, liquidated damages, warranties and defects liability.
• Examine and recommend action on extension of time (EOT), variation orders, extra items, rate approvals, contractor claims, delay-related costs and other contractual matters, in coordination with Engineering, Projects, Finance and Legal.
• Identify contractual risks, assess their financial and project implications, and recommend mitigation measures, contractual remedies and resolution of disputes to protect the Company's interests.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of contract decisions, measurement and payment reconciliations, settlement of obligations, release of securities and completion of defects liability requirements.

Contractor Prequalification & Performance Management

• Establish and maintain a robust framework for contractor registration, prequalification and empanelment based on technical capability, comparable project experience, financial capacity, resources, safety performance and statutory compliance.
• Review contractor performance against contractual milestones, quality requirements, safety obligations and execution commitments, in coordination with project teams and PMCs.
• Recommend corrective measures and appropriate contractual action in cases of delays, underperformance, quality deficiencies or non-compliance.

Governance, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with approved procurement policies, Delegation of Powers, applicable Government procurement requirements, GFR, CVC guidelines, GeM procedures wherever applicable, and relevant statutory requirements.
• Maintain transparent and auditable procurement records covering approvals, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, contract awards, variations, claims and contract closure.
• Review and standardise tender documents, BOQ formats, contract conditions and procurement procedures to improve consistency, efficiency and contractual clarity.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Statutory Auditors, CAG, Vigilance and other competent authorities on procurement and contract-related matters, ensuring timely response to observations and implementation of corrective actions.

Management Advisory & Team Leadership

• Advise the Competent Authority on procurement strategy, major contract awards, commercial exposures, contractor performance, cost implications and significant contractual decisions.
• Prepare procurement proposals, commercial evaluation reports, contract-related recommendations and management dashboards for consideration of the Competent Authority and relevant committees.
• Lead and develop the Engineering Procurement & Contracts team, establish performance standards and strengthen capabilities in tendering, commercial analysis, contract administration and claims management.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of engineering procurement works tendering, BOQ analysis, cost estimation and commercial evaluation.
• Practical expertise in infrastructure contract administration, variations, EOT, claims, liquidated damages and dispute resolution.
• Sound understanding of Government procurement procedures, GFR, CVC guidelines, e-tendering and audit requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, project schedules and contractual provisions.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent drafting skills for tender documents, contracts, commercial evaluations and management proposals.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; working knowledge of SAP ERP or other procurement and contract management systems shall be preferred.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Projects, PMCs, contractors, consultants and senior management.

Candidates applying should be able to join within a month of receiving the offer letter.

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Please visit the Career section of the Companys official website to apply for this position. Please note that the applications submitted through the Companys website will only be considered.

Please submit the application by 27th October 2026.